单选题Assuming that a constant travel-time budget, geographic constraints and short-term infrastructure constraints persist as fundamental features of global mobility, what longterm results can one expect? In high-income regions, (61) North America, our picture suggests that the share of traffic (62) supplied by buses and automobiles will decline as high-speed transport rises sharply. In developing countries, we (63) the strongest increase to be in the shares first for buses and later for automobiles. Globally, these (64) in bus and automobile transport are partially offsetting. In all regions, the share of lowspeed mil transport will probably continue its strongly (65) decline. We expect that throughout the period 1990—2050, the (66) North American will continue to devote most of his or her 1.1-hour travel-time (67) to automobile travel. The very large demand (68) air travel (or high-speed mil travel) that will be manifest in 2050 (69) to only 12 minutes per person a day; a little time goes a long way in the air. In several developing regions, most travel (70) in 2050 will still be devoted to no motorized modes. Buses will persist (71) the primary form of motorized transportation in developing countries for decades. (72) important air travel becomes, buses, automobiles and (73) low-speed trains will surely go on serving vital functions. (74) of the super-rich already commute and shop in aircraft, but average people will continue to spend most c their travel time on the (75) .

单选题If those "mad moments"— when you can't recall what your friend has told you or where you left your keys—are becoming more frequent, mental exercises and a healthy brain diet may help. Just as bodies require more maintenance with the passing years, so do brains, which scientists now know show signs of aging as early as the 20s and 30s. "Brain aging starts at a very young age, younger than any of us have imagined and these processes continue gradually over the years," said Dr. Gary Small, the director of the Center on Aging at the University of California, Los Angeles. "I'm convinced that it is never too early to get started on a mental or brain-fitness program," he added. In his book, "The Memory Bible," the 51-year-old neuroscientist lists what he refers to as the 10 commandments for keeping the brain young. They include training memory, building skills, minimizing stress, mental exercises, brain food and a healthy lifestyle. It's a game plan for keeping brain cells sparking and neural networks in tip-top shape. "Misplacing your keys a couple of times doesn't mean you should start labeling your cabinets. Memory loss is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Our brains can fight back," he said. Small provides the weapons for a full-scale attack. According to him, simple memory tests give an indication of what you are up against and tools such as look, snap and connect are designed to make sure that important things such as names and dates are never forgotten. "So if you want to learn names and faces, for example, you meet Mrs. Beatty and you notice a distinguishing facial feature, maybe a prominent eyebrow," said Small. "You associate the first thing that comes to mind. I think of the actor Warren Beatty so I create a mental snapshot of Warren Beatty kissing her brow. " Small admits it may sound a bit strange but he says it works. " Mental exercises could be anything from doing crossword puzzles and writing with your left hand if you are right handed or learning a language. It could be anything that is fun that people enjoy doing", he added. He also recommends physical exercise, a low-fat diet and eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, walnuts and Brazil nuts, and fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants (抗氧化剂) including blueberries and onions in addition to reducing stress.

单选题A: Excuse me. I don' t want to interrupt you...B: ______

单选题She could not restrain her curiosity to see what was in the box before her guests had left.

单选题American culture has not been immune to cultural influences from outside. The idea of democracy came from the ancient Greeks: the Industrial Revolution started in England: jazz and rock music preserve African rhythms--to pick a few examples. Indeed, many of the things we think of as "100 percent American" came from other cultures. Still, most of the changes in American culture over the last century have come from within, as the result of inventions and discoveries. And change has been dramatic. One hundred years ago the United States was largely a nation of farmers. Many of the things we take for granted today- a high school education, for example, or indoor plumbing—were luxuries then. The moon was a light for lovers, not a site for scientific exploration; genetic engineering (基因工程) was not even a subject for science fiction, much less for laboratory research and corporate investments. The decades following the Second World War, in particular, were characterized by spectacular scientific and technological advances, national self-confidence, optimism, and (for many Americans) prosperity. The American economy was the strongest in the world: more goods were produced and sold, more people were working, and the standard of living was higher than ever before. Polls (民意调查) taken in the 1950s and 1960s show that the average American was preoccupied with the questions "will I make a good living? "Will I be successful?" and "Will I raise successful, happy children?" Success was defined in terms of maintaining a stable family and "keeping up with the Jones". Most Americans believed that if they played by the rules--if they work hard and did what was expected, if they sacrificed their own needs to those of their family and their employer--they would be rewarded with an ever-increasing standard of living, a devoted spouse, and decent children. An expensive car, a suburban home, and children in college were tangible (可触知的) signs that hard work and self-sacrifice paid off.

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单选题What does James Bakers and John Hanan do about chocolate?

单选题(Alcoholics) have a death rate nearly three times more than (the general population); they are (seven times) more likely than non-alcoholics to (suffer) fatal accidents.

单选题{{B}}Passage Three{{/B}} Public speaking fills most people with dread. Humiliation is the greatest fear; serf-exposure and failing to appeal to the audience come a close second. Women hate it most, since girls are pressurized from an early age to be concerned with appearances of all kinds. Most people have plenty of insecurities, and this seems like a situation that will bring them out. If parents, teachers or peers mocked your foibles as a child, you fear a repeat. If you were under pressure to be perfect, you are terrified of failing in the most public of ways. While extroverts will feel less fear before the ordeal, it does not mean they will necessarily do it better. Some very shy people manage to shine. In fact, personality is not the best predictor of who does it well. Regardless of what you are like in real life, the key seems to be to act yourself. Actual acting, as in performing the scripted lines of a character other than yourself, does not do the job. While politicians may limit damage by having carefully rehearsed, written screeds to speak from, there is always a hidden awareness among the audience that the words might not be true. Although, as Earl Spencer proved at his sister Princess Diana's funeral, it is possible both to prepare every word and to act naturally, as script rarely works and it is used as a crutch by most people. But, being yourself doesn't work either. If you spoke as if you were in your own kitchen, it would be too authentic, too unaware of the need to communicate with an audience. I remember going to see British psychiatrist RD Laing speak in public. He behaved like a seriously odd person, talking off the top of his head. Although he was talking about madness and he wrote on mental illness, he seemed to be exhibiting rather than explaining it. The best psychological place from which to speak is an unselfconscious self-consciousness, providing the illusion of being natural. Studies suggest that this state of "flow", as psychologists call it, is very satisfying. Whether in normal life or making speeches, the key is to remind yourself that, contrary to what your teachers or parents may have implied, your best is good enough. In the zone, a strange place of authentic falsehood and shallow depth, play is possible.

单选题Mr. Johnson evidently regarded this as a great joke.

单选题(So great) (was) the influence of Thomas Paine (on) his own time that John Adams suggested that the era (was called) "The Age of Paine".A. So greatB. wasC. onD. was calhd

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单选题Although buses in this district are scheduled to depart at a certain hour, they are often late.

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单选题From childhood to old age, we all use language as a means of broadening our knowledge of ourselves and the world about us. When humans first (61) , they were like newborn children, unable to use this (62) tool. Yet once language developed, the possibilities for human kind's future (63) and cultural growth increased. Many linguists believe that evolution is (64) for our ability to produce and use language. They (65) that our highly evolved brain provides us (66) an innate language ability not found in lower (67) . Proponents of this innateness theory say that our (68) for language is inborn, but that language itself develops gradually, (69) a function of the growth of the brain during childhood. Therefore there are critical (70) times for language development. Current (71) of innateness theory are mixed, however, evidence supporting the existence of some innate abilities is undeniable. (72) , more and more schools are discovering that foreign languages are best taught in (73) grades. Young children often can learn several languages by being (74) to them, while adults have a much harder time learning another language once the (75) of their first language have become firmly fixed.

单选题{{B}}Part Ⅳ Cloze{{/B}}{{B}}{{I}}Directions{{/B}}: In this part, there is a passage with 15 blanks. For each blank, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer for each blank and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your machine-scoring {{B}}ANSWER SHEET{{/B}}.{{/I}} Children model themselves largely on their parents. They do so mainly through identification. Children identify {{U}}(61) {{/U}} a parent when they believe they have the qualities and feelings that are {{U}}(62) {{/U}} of that parent. The things parents do and say—and the {{U}}(63) {{/U}} they do and say to them—strongly influence a child's {{U}}(64) {{/U}} . A parent's actions {{U}}(65) {{/U}} affect the self image that a child forms {{U}}(66) {{/U}} identification. Children who see mainly positive qualities in their {{U}}(67) {{/U}} will likely learn to see themselves in a positive way. Children who observe chiefly {{U}}(68) {{/U}} qualities in their parents will have difficulty {{U}}(69) {{/U}} positive qualities in themselves. Children may {{U}}(70) {{/U}} their self image, however, as they become increasingly {{U}}(71) {{/U}} by peer groups. In the case of a dramatic change in family relations, the {{U}}(72) {{/U}} of an activity or experience depends on how the child interprets it. Children interpret such events according to their established attitudes and previous training. Children who know they are loved can, {{U}}(73) {{/U}} , accept the divorce of their patents or a parent's early {{U}}(74) {{/U}} . But if children feel unloved, they may interpret such events {{U}}(75) {{/U}} a sign of rejection or punishment.

单选题Admiral Cerebra knew he was being ordered to certain destruction but felt compelled to obey. He chose the morning of July 3 for a gallant escape attempt.

单选题As stock prices Uplunged/U during the banking crisis, some investors were beginning to lose hope.

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